Former Gov. George Ryan Sentenced To 6 1/2 Years

Well it's nice to see justice work once in a while. This old coot complained that his 6 1/2 year sentence was tantamount to a death warrant. Oh well to bad so sad, shouldn't have broken the law, and anyway he will be looked after no doubt.

Former Gov. George Ryan Sentenced To 6 1/2 Years

Governor Was Convicted Of Corruption Last April

cbs2chicago.com...

(CBS) CHICAGO Former Gov. George Ryan was sentenced Wednesday to 78 months, or 6 1/2 years, in prison on charges of corruption when he was secretary of state.

Ryan and co-defendant Larry Warner were convicted of racketeering conspiracy, mail fraud, tax fraud and lying to FBI agents.

In addition to his prison sentence, Ryan was ordered to pay $603,048 in restitution. Warner was sentenced to 41 months, or just over three years, in prison at a sentencing hearing held shortly after the former governor’s.

Ryan was convicted in April of racketeering conspiracy, mail fraud, tax fraud and lying to FBI agents.

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It's nice to see real justice at work.